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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.93, 38,059.62 and 8,729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.93, 38,059.62 and 8,729.22 is: 13,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.93 : 38,059.62 = 8,729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.93/38,059.62 = 8,729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.93x = 38,059.62 × 8,729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.93x = 332,230,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,230,796.10/25,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.97

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